Tag: angels of america’s fallen
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Angels of America’s Fallen helps grieving children find passion
After a child loses a parent during their military or public safety service, Angels of America’s Fallen works to help them find solace and perhaps a lifelong passion. The son of a fallen firefighter Cooper Dean, 11, expects to show off the culinary skills he developed through the nonprofit’s sponsorship during an annual gala, finishing…
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After losing parents, college student finds healing with help from karate, service dog
Emma Dwyer takes her emotions to karate — all of them, anger, hurt, sadness, happiness and excitement. “To me, it’s my safe space,” she said. She started karate when she was three after losing both her parents in a murder-suicide. The Department of Human Services recommended starting an extracurricular activity after the tragedy. “A lot…